Ice Mephit

Monster Manual, 215

Ice Mephit CR: 1/2

Small elemental, neutral evil

Armor Class: 11

Hit Points: 21 6d6

Speed: 30 ft. , fly: 30 ft.

STR

7 -2

DEX

13 +1

CON

10 +0

INT

9 -1

WIS

11 +0

CHA

12 +1

Skills: Elemental Nature. A mephit doesn't require food, drink, or sleep.
Death Burst. When the mephit dies, it explodes in a burst of jagged ice. Each creature within 5 feet of it must make a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4 (1d8) slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
False Appearance. While the mephit remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary shard of ice.

Damage Vulnerabilities: bludgeoning, fire

Damage Immunities: cold, poison

Condition Immunities: poisoned

Senses: Perecption +2, Stealth +3
Darkvision 60 ft
Passive Perception 12

Languages: Aquan, Auran

Challenge Rating: 1/2 ( 100 XP)

1/day: The mephit can innately cast fog cloud, requiring no material components. Its innate spellcasting ability is Charisma.

Actions

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) cold damage.

Legendary Actions

Frost Breath (Recharge 6) d6 . The mephit exhales a 15- foot cone of cold air. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw, taking 5 2d4 cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Mephits are imp-like creatures that that come from the Elemental Planes. They always represent a mix of two elements.

Ice Mephits are aloof and cold, surpassing all other mephits in pitless cruelty.

— Monster Manual

Suggested Environments

Ice Mephits will be found anywere that is cold and artic.

Upon the destruction of an Ice Mephit, there is a 50% chance that 1D4 Ice Mephit Claws can be found on the ground.